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The Tara Show

Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!
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Episodes

Fries, Fatwas, and Fast Food Politics: A Fiery Breakdown of America's Priorities

From debating the downfall of McDonald's fries to warning about Iran’s nuclear threat and cartel influence in U.S. cities, this fiery commentary dives into America’s shifting fast food favorites, national security dangers, and alleged Democratic ties to cartel operations. With spirited audience texts and unfiltered takes, the host challenges conventional narratives—from In-N-Out’s fries taking the crown to Iran’s assassination plots and the LA riots’ true motivations. A rollercoaster of pop cult...

Jun 12, 202517 min

Countdown to Confrontation: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions and America's Response

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran reach a boiling point as Iran refuses to halt its uranium enrichment and reportedly violates multiple nuclear agreements. President Trump signals military preparations while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms evidence of Iran’s nuclear weapon pursuits. This segment explores the growing threat of Iranian proxies like the Houthis, assassination plots against U.S. officials, and possible Israeli-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. With China’s reported...

Jun 12, 202510 min

Manufacturing returns to the US! GM invests $4B here instead of Mexico, plus Trump's trade deal with China and Hawley seeks robust wages for American workers

General Motors suddenly committed $4B to expand manufacturing in the United States amid President Donald Trump's push for tariffs and Josh Hawley joins the Marc Cox show to talk about what's in the 'big beautiful bill' for American workers. Plus Bob Rose breaks down the trade deal with China and why some feminists are sending out a 'distress signal.'

Jun 11, 202520 min

Full Show - "Civil Unrest, Immigration Warfare, and Political Realignment: A Nation at the Crossroads"

Today’s transcripts expose a deeply polarized America grappling with civil unrest, immigration crises, and political upheaval. From Trump’s DOJ probing the financiers behind armored rioters in Los Angeles to mass ICE raids targeting cartel-linked operations, the narrative connects illegal immigration, government benefits, and electoral strategy. Elon Musk’s apology to Trump underscores shifting alliances in elite circles, while Democrat leaders are accused of openly campaigning to a non-citizen ...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 59 min

H1:"Border Wars and the Shadow Electorate: Unmasking Immigration, Riots, and Political Strategy"

These two explosive transcripts explore the intersection of immigration, political power, and civil unrest. They assert that a coalition of Democratic leaders and cartels is engineering a long-term plan to reshape the American electorate through illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, and social welfare programs. With sharp criticism of California’s role, federal benefits fraud, and efforts to resist ICE enforcement, the narrative positions Donald Trump as dismantling this alleged system. Riots...

Jun 11, 202528 min

H2:“Beneath the Surface: Bioweapons, Trade Deception, and the Chinese Threat”

Spanning two searing segments, this broadcast investigates the unsettling intersection of U.S.-China trade talks and covert biological threats. With Howard Lutnick touting progress in negotiations, the commentary challenges this narrative by exposing China’s simultaneous bioweapon smuggling attempts, including the recent arrest of a Wuhan researcher carrying invasive roundworms. The host links this to a broader pattern—from the COVID-19 outbreak following Trump’s trade deal to agricultural sabot...

Jun 11, 202530 min

H3:"Sanctuary Cities and Shadow Nations: Immigration, Unrest, and the Fight for America’s Future"

Across two gripping broadcasts, a powerful narrative unfolds charging that Democrat-led sanctuary cities are incubating unrest and laying the groundwork for permanent political dominance through mass illegal immigration. The commentary alleges that current events—including violent protests, Mexican flag-waving demonstrators, and collapsing urban infrastructure—are part of a long-game strategy to reshape the electorate and suppress opposition. With comparisons to Venezuela and accusations of cart...

Jun 11, 202531 min

H4:"Deportation, Riots, and Shadow Campaigns: Trump, Musk, and the Battle for America’s Future"

Spanning DOJ investigations, cartel-linked riots in Los Angeles, and Elon Musk’s public apology to Trump, these transcripts reveal a sweeping narrative of political warfare over illegal immigration, voter influence, and national sovereignty. Trump is portrayed as surgically dismantling Democrat-backed welfare networks and cartel-aligned strongholds through ICE raids and mass deportations, while Democrats are accused of inciting unrest and campaigning to a non-citizen “shadow nation.” From Medica...

Jun 11, 202530 min

"Shadow Nation: Trump’s Deportation Push, Democrat Strategy, and the LA Riots"

In this explosive commentary, a wide-ranging narrative unfolds as former President Trump initiates investigations into the funding behind violent LA riots, allegedly fueled by immigration crackdowns and cartel-linked ICE raids. The piece links Elon Musk’s public apology, illegal immigration, welfare rollbacks, and DOJ actions to a broader civil conflict over America’s identity. Accusations fly as Democrats are portrayed as campaigning not to American citizens, but to a so-called “shadow nation” ...

Jun 11, 202514 min

“Winter Is Coming: Tony Dale on Climate Cycles, Media Myths, and the Coming Cold Age”

Former meteorologist Tony Dale joins the show to discuss his eerily accurate prediction of a global cooling trend—just as new studies confirm unprecedented ice accumulation at both poles. In a wide-ranging conversation, Dale challenges mainstream climate narratives, arguing that cyclical solar activity, not CO₂, is the true driver of Earth’s climate. From gardening delays to unreliable weather forecasts and historical parallels of instability, Dale explains how electromagnetic shifts in the sun ...

Jun 11, 202513 min

"Shadow Nation: Civil Unrest, Immigration, and the Battle for American Territory"

This incendiary monologue portrays a narrative of escalating civil unrest tied to illegal immigration, claiming Democrat-led sanctuary cities are fostering a "shadow nation" of non-citizen voters to entrench permanent political control. Featuring warnings of violence, accusations of socialist infiltration, and references to foreign gang activity, it paints the current immigration crisis as a deliberate strategy to erode American sovereignty. The commentary asserts that Democrats are campaigning ...

Jun 11, 202519 min

“Allen Wilson: South Carolina Will Not Tolerate Chaos or Cartels”

South Carolina Attorney General Allen Wilson joins the broadcast to outline the state’s aggressive stance against illegal immigration, cartel activity, and anticipated nationwide protests. Wilson warns outside agitators of severe consequences and praises collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement—highlighting recent raids like the Alamo nightclub bust that uncovered drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and even an Interpol fugitive. He also voices support for policies like Flo...

Jun 11, 20258 min

“Sanctuary Strategy: Violence, Optics, and the Democrat Party’s Immigration Gamble”

This fiery monologue dissects the political and social fallout from the Los Angeles riots, claiming Democrats are executing a long-term strategy to replace American voters with a “shadow nation” of illegal immigrants. The transcript features former ICE director Tom Homan detailing threats against agents and mass arrests of dangerous criminals, while critics accuse Democrats of fueling civil unrest and shielding noncitizens to build future voting blocs. With accusations of media gaslighting, doxx...

Jun 11, 202516 min

“Deadly Trade-Offs: Bioweapons, Roundworms, and the China Deal Illusion”

In this explosive commentary, the host dismantles what he sees as a delusional optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade negotiations under the Trump administration, calling out the eerie disconnect between diplomacy and national security threats. As another Chinese researcher is arrested for smuggling invasive, crop-destroying roundworms into Michigan, the broadcast raises alarming questions about bioweapons, economic manipulation, and American complacency. Drawing connections between past trade de...

Jun 11, 202510 min

"The Shadow Nation: Immigration, Cartels, and the Democrat Party's Long Game"

This fiery and controversial monologue frames immigration policy, border security, and alleged Democrat strategies as a calculated campaign to cultivate a future voter base through illegal immigration. The speaker argues that cartels, sanctuary cities, and taxpayer-funded benefits form a “control grid” systematically being dismantled by Donald Trump. It outlines how operations like Guardian Angel are disrupting sanctuary protections, how Democrat-aligned groups are allegedly funding civil unrest...

Jun 11, 202515 min

“The Democrat-Cartel Nexus: A Civil War for Control of America’s Borders?”

In this fiery and controversial monologue, the speaker accuses the Biden administration and the Democratic Party of forging a covert alliance with Mexican drug cartels to reshape U.S. immigration enforcement and political power. The transcript alleges that recent violent protests in response to ICE raids were not spontaneous but orchestrated to protect cartel-linked operations. It portrays the current crisis as a civil war over sovereignty, law enforcement, and the soul of America—framing Trump’...

Jun 11, 20258 min

Serious question: Who gets Republican hearts and minds in the Trump-Musk divorce?

The White House bromance is over and the custody of America has yet to be settled. Elon Musk left Donald Trump in a fight over the 'big, beautiful bill' and whether it drives America to the brink of bankruptcy. But whose side are Republicans going to take? Listen to takes from Newell Normand and Tommy Tucker at WWL Radio, and Tara Servatius at WORD Radio ... and some of those takes from conservative hosts? You may be surprised.

Jun 06, 202544 min

Full Show - Border Chaos, Jihadist Threats, and Institutional Collapse: A Nation at the Brink

Today’s broadcasts deliver a searing critique of America’s unraveling political and national security landscape. From the fallout of a jihadist attack in Colorado to calls for a renewed travel ban, Donald Trump’s executive order targeting high-risk nations reignites the immigration debate. The family of the attacker—allegedly radicalized and still in the U.S. illegally—becomes a flashpoint for the broader failure of visa enforcement and vetting procedures. Simultaneously, former White House Pres...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 56 min

H1: Terror, Travel Bans, and Democrat Defections: A Nation at the Crossroads

Two explosive broadcasts unravel a series of political flashpoints: the reinstatement of Trump’s travel ban following a brutal attack by an Egyptian national on an expired visa, the Democrats’ continued defense of lax immigration policies, and the media's alleged attempts to spin jihadist motives as mere frustration over foreign policy. At the same time, former Biden Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stuns the political world by publicly leaving the Democratic Party, citing “misinformation” and...

Jun 05, 202530 min

H2: Global Flashpoints: U.S. Proxy Wars, Deep State Tensions, and China's Silent Assault

Across two explosive transcripts, the narrative reveals a rapidly escalating global crisis—where U.S. involvement in covert warfare, NATO-led strikes, and rising tensions with Russia and China dominate. A phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin underscores fears of World War III, as former intelligence experts warn the U.S. is now in a direct kinetic war with Moscow. Meanwhile, revelations about Pentagon-controlled operations in Europe and Trump's uncertain grip on U.S. agencies raise...

Jun 05, 202529 min
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